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***Chords in brackets are passing chords - optional***
[Intro]
(G)
  Am(G)
Am
[Verse 1]
(G)           Am  
Sometimes I'm beaten
(G)           Am  
Sometimes I'm broke
       (G/B)                 C    F(C/E)  (Dm)  (C)   C  
'Cause sometimes this city is not-hing   but  smoke
(G)        Am  
Is there a secret?
(G)        Am  
Is there a code?
    (G/B)      C  
Can we make it better?
          F(C/E)  (Dm) (C)
'Cause I'm losing hope
C  C/B
[Chorus]
AmTell me how to be in this Cworld
Tell me how to Fbreathe in and feel no Churt
Tell me how 'cause FI believe in Csomething
FI believe in CusC/B  
[Break]
Am
[Verse 2]
(G)       Am  
After the wreckage
(G)       Am  
After the dust
  (G/B)                    C       F(C/E) (Dm) (C)   C  
I still hear the howling, I still feel  the  rush
(G)           Am(G)           Am  
Over the riots, above all the noise
        (G/B)           C       F(C/E) (Dm) (C)
Through all the worry, I still hear  your  voice
C  C/B
[Chorus]
                   Am(G/B) C  
Tell me how to be in this  world
Tell me how to Fbreathe in and feel no Churt
Tell me how 'cause FI believe in Csomething
FI believe in CusC/B  
                      Am(G/B) C  
Tell me where the light goes  down
That even in the Fdark we will find a way Cout
Tell me now 'cause FI believe in Csomething
GI believe in Amus
G  Am
[Bridge]
  FWe used to be kids living just for kicksF  G  
  AmIn cinema seats learning how to kissAm  G/B  
  CRunning through streets that were painted gold
  GWe never believed we'd grow up like thFis
[Chorus]
                   Am(G/B) C  
Tell me how to be in this  world
Tell me how to Fbreathe in and feel no Churt
Tell me how 'cause FI believe in Csomething
GI believe in AmusG  
FTell me where the light goes Cdown
That even in the Fdark we can find a way Amout
Tell me now 'cause FI believe in C/Esomething
GI believe in AmusG  
FI believe in C/Esomething
GI believe in AmusG  
[Outro]
  Am(G)
  Am(G)
  Am(G/B) C  

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Us" explores themes of unity and inclusion, inspired by James Bay's experiences with large crowds and expressed through the lens of his personal relationships. It was a particularly important song for him on his 2018 album, Electric Light. The accompanying video visually emphasizes this message, showcasing diverse snapshots of everyday life that ultimately come together, highlighting the idea of "us" through individual experiences. It plays like an anthem for connection and shared humanity.

AI-written from these sources:Us (James Bay song) — Wikipedia ↗James Bay (singer) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Us

by James Bay

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

C/E

C/B

***Chords in brackets are passing chords - optional***

[Intro]

()

Am G

()

[Verse 1]

G Am

()

Sometimes I'm beaten

G Am

()

Sometimes I'm broke

G/B C F C/E Dm C C

() () () ()

'Cause sometimes this city is not-hing but smoke

G Am

()

Is there a secret?

G Am

()

Is there a code?

G/B C

()

Can we make it better?

F C/E Dm C

() () ()

'Cause I'm losing hope

C C/B

[Chorus]

Am C

Tell me how to be in this world

F C

Tell me how to breathe in and feel no hurt

F C

Tell me how 'cause I believe in something

F C C/B

I believe in us

[Break]

[Verse 2]

G Am

()

After the wreckage

G Am

()

After the dust

G/B C F C/E Dm C C

() () () ()

I still hear the howling, I still feel the rush

G Am G Am

() ()

Over the riots, above all the noise

G/B C F C/E Dm C

() () () ()

Through all the worry, I still hear your voice

C C/B

[Chorus]

Am G/B C

()

Tell me how to be in this world

F C

Tell me how to breathe in and feel no hurt

F C

Tell me how 'cause I believe in something

F C C/B

I believe in us

Am G/B C

()

Tell me where the light goes down

F C

That even in the dark we will find a way out

F C

Tell me now 'cause I believe in something

G Am

I believe in us

G Am

[Bridge]

F F G

We used to be kids living just for kicks

Am Am G/B

In cinema seats learning how to kiss

Running through streets that were painted gold

G F

We never believed we'd grow up like this

[Chorus]

Am G/B C

()

Tell me how to be in this world

F C

Tell me how to breathe in and feel no hurt

F C

Tell me how 'cause I believe in something

G Am G

I believe in us

F C

Tell me where the light goes down

F Am

That even in the dark we can find a way out

F C/E

Tell me now 'cause I believe in something

G Am G

I believe in us

F C/E

I believe in something

G Am G

I believe in us

[Outro]

Am G

()

Am G

()

Am G/B C

()

About Us Chords by James Bay

Learn how to play Us by James Bay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Us chords”, “Us guitar chords”, or “James Bay Us chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Us chords and for experienced players who want accurate Us lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, G/B, C, F, C/E.

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